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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Uttarakhand leads Jan Andolan for clean rivers and safe future
The union government launched the Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 campaign to invite large scale public participation and mobilization to carry out cleanliness drives at public places, conduct sanitation drives and initiatives during the fortnight-long event to propel the nation’s swachhata dream under Swachh Bharat Mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 105th episode of his Mann Ki Baat programme, has also called on the countrymen to join the Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Sath cleanliness drive at 10 am on 1st October 2023. Meanwhile, the people have reciprocated to the government’s efforts and have galvanized the movement of swachhata in large numbers. So far, over 7 crore citizens have joined the Swacchata Hi Seva campaign.
People understand fully well the importance of keeping their neighbourhoods and other public places clean and are making efforts in that direction, but keeping our rivers clean is as important. Rivers form the primary source of fresh water and thus are essential to sustain human life. So, we as earthlings need to protect all kinds of water bodies, especially rivers in order to survive. Taking a cue from reality, urban local bodies in Uttarakhand organized the ‘Clean rivers: An opportunity for better tomorrow’ river cleaning drive on the World River Day on 24th September under the SHS campaign. Under the campaign, citizen volunteers from across the state joined forces and carried out cleanliness and awareness drives at river ghats and banks, amrit sarovars, nallahs, lakes and other source of water till 7 in the evening. During this time frame, people cleaned up the garbage at 22 rivers and water bodies of local as well as national importance including Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, Nandakini, Ramganga and Saryu rivers.
The sanitation drives were a collective success resulting in the cleaning of over 100 Garbage Vulnerable Points , placing/replacing nets in over 60 drains falling into rivers, installation of twin bins at over 375 spots, over 2000 kgs of wet waste and over 6,200 kgs of dry waste being collected with more than 10,000 citizen volunteers participating in the initiative. On this occasion, cycle rallies were held in Dehradun and Bageshwar, wherein youth and other citizens engaged with the campaign in large numbers.
The main objective of this campaign was to make the youth and citizens aware about the importance of rivers, to free the rivers from garbage and to clean the rivers and keep their flow uninterrupted. So, a better tomorrow can be ensured to the new generation through these clean rivers. Since most of the rivers originate in Uttarakhand, the responsibility of the citizens here is far greater to contribute fully in keeping their rivers clean and uninterrupted right from their source.
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Ministry of Communications
Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal to organise seminar on “Consumer Grievances & Dispute Resolution in Telecom, Broadcasting & Cyber Sectors” at Amritsar on 23rd September, 2023
Hon’ble Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India to grace the occasion as Chief Guest
Hon’ble Judges, Lawyers, Government officers, representatives of stake holders in telecom, broadcasting and IT sectors to participate in the seminar
Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal  is scheduled to organise a seminar on “Consumer Grievances & Dispute Resolution in Telecom, Broadcasting & Cyber Sectors” on 23rd September, 2023 in the city. Hon’ble Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India will grace the occasion as Chief Guest. In addition to this, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court would be the Guest of Honour, whereas Shri Vinod Ghai, Advocate General, Government of Punjab will be the Special Guest in the Seminar. Before address by the said dignitaries, Hon’ble Justice D.N. Patel, Chairperson, TDSAT shall deliver the welcome address.
The Business Session of the seminar would have panel discussions as well as interactive participation of the audience. During the Business Session, presentations/talks will be delivered by Shri Aman Pal, Additional Advocate General, Government of Punjab, Shri Pradeep Kumar Saini, President, Amritsar Bar Association, Shri Tejveer Singh Bhatia, Ms. Payal Kakra, Shri Kunal Tandon, Shri Vibhav Srivastava, and Shri Himanshu Dhawan, Advocates, on topics relating to “Evolution of
TDSAT”, “Standard of Quality of Service and Consumer Interest“, “Highlights of the Data Protection Laws in India”, “Dispute Resolution under IT Act” and “Decoding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023”, in that order.
The Seminar will be attended by Hon’ble Judges, various other dignitaries including
the representatives of various Government Departments, Cyber Authorities and legal fraternity of the State as also other officers besides the resource persons, stake holders and representatives of related sectors as well as eminent lawyers. The Seminar will comprise of an Inaugural Session followed by a Business Session, which will commence at 10.00 A.M. The Seminar seeks deliberation of various relevant and emerging issues among subject experts.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 70.75 Cr
Recovery Rate currently at 97.48%
37,875New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload is 1.18% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 75 days
With the administration of 78,47,625vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, country’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage surpassed the cumulative figure of 70.75 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 72, 81,305sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,61,652
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2nd Dose
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85,19,178
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,32,680
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2nd Dose
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1,37,23,058
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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28,18,69,377
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2nd Dose
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3,73,18,560
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,91,24,251
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2nd Dose
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5,97,18,690
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,08,69,866
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2nd Dose
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4,77,05,706
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Total
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70,75,43,018
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of39,114patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3, 22, 64,051.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.48%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 73 consecutive days now.
37,875new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently3, 91, 256. Active cases presently constitute 1.18% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 17, 53, 745 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 53.49 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.49% remains less than 3% for the last 75 days now. The Daily Positivity rate dips to2.16%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below3% for last 9 days and below 5% for 93 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
New Skills needed to support domestic tourism as it transforms, with wellness, other activities as new pivots: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Urged leaders of hotel industry to develop a road map for Patnitop as a pre-eminent tourism destination: MoS Chandrasekhar
Taking Swachh Mission forward, MoS launches sanitation drive in Patnitop
Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today said there has been significant changes in the domestic tourism circuit which is pivoting more towards wellness, healthcare and other activities like adventure or sports and thereby triggering a demand for diverse skills and opportunities while meeting with leaders of the hotel industry at Patnitop. The Minister urged them to draw a roadmap for making Patnitop a vibrant tourist destination, taking into consideration its local advantages and resources.
He said road trips, places with smaller footprints, short term rentals or stay-at-home facilities have become more in vogue and the hotel industry must decide on the narrative for the destination, keeping these changes in mind. Tourism is all about human connect. The tourism fraternity must study, assess and deliberate, factoring in the resources and the skillsets available or required—to develop Patnitop as a pre-eminent tourist destination, he said.
Reiterating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s emphasis on developing the local economy, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that self-help groups could play a big role in connecting the local craftspersons with the marketplace.
Our handicrafts exports last year were worth about 2 billion dollars and mostly done through e-commerce platforms. So to help the individual craftsperson, the SHGs could help as a bridge for market access, the Minister said.
The Minister also met students and members of tourism clubs who shared with him their ideas of developing Patnitop. In another meeting with electronics engineering students, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar spoke of Prime Minister’s Modi’s vision of New India and how there were tremendous opportunities available for them in the electronics/semicon manufacturing and design segments.
Earlier in the day, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a sanitation drive in Patnitop and urged the people to keep this picturesque tourist town clean and plastic-free.
He also held a meeting with representatives from SHGs discussed with them the challenges they face and the opportunities available around market linkages and capacity building. He also met representatives of the PRIs and was apprised of their issues and challenges.
Later in Jammu, the Minister visited National Skill Training Institute and Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Jammu. He took rounds of the various sections of the complex including the laboratory of Computer Software Application Trade and also interacted with the trainees and staff members.
Director of Skill Development, Jammu Kashmir Shri Sudarsan Kumar Shri. S. Santhimanalan, Regional Director, Shri. V. K. Saksena, Principal, NSTI, Srinagar were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Electronics & IT Ministry to honor Tech Champions for their contributions in domain of Electronics and IT over the past 75 years
Initiative to inspire future technologists
As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, launched an event to honor the outstanding contributions made by scientists/ technologists in the domain of Electronics and IT. As part of the initiative, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  has invited nominations of scientists/technologists who have made outstanding contribution in past 75 years in the field on Electronics & IT. These nominations are being sought from people across the country on web portal https://innovateindia.mygov.in/
Addressing the event, Shri Chandrashekhar spoke about the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi who strongly believes in promoting scientific temper amongst the youth of this country. The Prime Minister has given a clarion call to transform India into AtmaNirbhar Bharat. A robust ecosystem of knowledge and innovation is mandatory to achieve this goal, is the PM’s vision.
Shri Chandrashekhar mentioned that the post COVID global order offers immense opportunity to India as countries look to re-align their technology supply chains. India, over the past 75 years has proven its prowess in the field of Information and technology and the growth trajectory in the next 25 years shall be strongly driven by the electronics and IT sector.
The Minister added that the Ministry is fully committed to seize this opportunity and to translate the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister. Accordingly, Ministry of electronics and IT has come up with a novel initiative to recognize outstanding contributions made in the field of Electronics and IT since independence. The initiative shall highlight the scientific work and talent of scientists/ Technologists which will in turn inspire present & future generations of Scientists and Tech Innovators.
The nominations will be invited from today and the last date for submission of nominations will be 07th November, 2021.
The names of the selected Scientists/ Technologists will be announced by MeitY after the selection process is complete.
The event was attended by Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, MEITY, Smt Jyoti Arora, Special Secretary and Financial Adviser, MeitY and noted academicians like Prof. S. Sadagopan, Former Director, IIIT Bangalore, Prof. U.B Desai, Emeritus Professor and Former Director, IIT Hyderabad, Prof. Vijay P. Bhatkar. Chancellor, Nalanda University and Founder DG, CDAC.
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Condoles demise of Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has expressed his deep anguish over the demise of former president of India, Shri Pranab Mukhejee. In a Twitter message Shri Singh said, “He was widely respected by the people across all sections of society. His demise is a personal loss. He had tremendous knowledge of India’s history, diplomacy, public policy and also defence.” Remembering his persona, Shri Singh said “ Pranabda epitomised simplicity, honesty and strength of character. He served our country with diligence and dedication. His contribution to public life was invaluable.”
Raksha Mantri expressed deepest condolences to his bereaved family.
The former President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee, breathed his last today, the 31st August in New Delhi. He has been senior minister in various central government ministries, including the Ministry of Defence during 2004-06.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoUs signed between India and German Agency in the field of Occupational Diseases, Re-habilitation and vocational training.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for the MoUs between India and German for collaboration in the field of Occupational Diseases, Re-habilitation and vocational training of Insured Persons with disabilities.
Benefits:
The MoUs with the DGUV, a specialized agency in Germany working for Occupational Safety and Health and social protection, will help broadly in:-
- Exchanging information and promoting activities in the area of rehabilitation related to medical, occupational and social re-habilitation of Insured Persons with disabilities, and
- Prevention, detection and treatment of occupational diseases:
Major Impact:
Exchange of information and collaboration will enable capacity building and social re-habilitation of Insured Persons with disabilities, besides prevention, detection and treatment of occupational diseases.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Dispersal begins of 112 evacuees taken from Wuhan, China housed at ITBP Chhawla Quarantine Facility, New Delhi after they are tested negative in Corona Virus Tests.
After successfully managing the first batch of 406 people taken from Corona Virus epicenter-Wuhan, China on 1st and 2nd February, 2020 and who were released after tested negative, the ITBP Quarantine facility at Chhawla Camp, New Delhi had again housed another batch of 112 people since 27 February, 2020. These people reached to Delhi from Wuhan, China.
Minister of State for Home Shri Nityanand Rai, and Shri S S Deswal, DG ITBP met the inmates at the Centre and addressed the gathering after successful completion of their requisite quarantine period at the ITBP Centre. Sh Rai congratulated the Force and said that he is proud of the ITBP for managing the ideal quarantine centre.
Shri Rai said that under the direction of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the planning of Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the nation is prepared to effectively deal with the Corona epidemic. He also said that all CAPFs stand ready at the service of the nation in these trying times. He further added that we are all determined and prepared to take the message of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to every citizen of India in this fight against COVID19.
The group of 112 includes 76 Indians and 36 foreign nationals including 8 families and 5 children. The group of foreign nationals includes 23 from Bangladesh, 6 from China, 2 each from Myanmar and Maldives, and 1 each from Madagascar, South Africa and the US.
Two tests -first on day 1 and second on day 14 of quarantine were conducted in which all samples have been found negative. All people were provided all basic facilities required at the Centre as done with the previous lot of evacuees. Daily monitoring and checkups was also undertaken by the ITBP medicos from time to time.
This Quarantine Camp in Chhawla in New Delhi was set up by ITBP in just 48 hours prior to arrival of the first batch from Wuhan on 1 February, 2020. The centre is credited to have successfully quarantined 518 people-  who were taken from the epicentre of Corona Virus- Wuhan, China.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM celebrates Bronze Medal by Nandini Agasara in Women's Heptathlon 800m at Asian Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Nandini Agasara on winning the Bronze medal in Women's Heptathlon 800m event at Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“India celebrates the phenomenal Bronze Medal by Nandini Agasara in Women's Heptathlon 800m event. She is an absolute champion, personifying sporting spirit and excellence. Congrats to her and all the best for the endeavours ahead.”
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
4th Review meeting held under Indo-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation on Industrial Property
Both sides agreed to recognize each other’s Offices to act mutually as competent ISA/IPEA under pilot Patent Prosecution Highway  program
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Japan Patent Office , Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan  held the 4th Review meeting under Memorandum of Cooperation on Industrial Property through a virtual platform on 12th March 2021.
The first phase of the meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Secretary, DPIIT & Mr. ToshihideKasutani, Commissioner, JPO wherein first year of the pilot Patent Prosecution Highway program was reviewed and both sides agreed to recognize each other’s Offices to act mutually as competent ISA/IPEA. The second phase of the meeting was co-chaired by Shri Ravinder, Joint Secretary, DPIIT and Mr. ToshihideKasutani.
The Ministries reviewed the progress under the Memorandum of Cooperation  on industrial property between India and Japan and the Action Plan between the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks  of India and the JPO  based on the MoC, and confirmed the views to further deepen the cooperative relationship between both the Offices for the future cooperation.
At the meeting, the Ministries reconfirmed, amidst the challenging times of the Covid19 pandemic, the importance of innovations that support our society and the essence of a robust Industrial Property system for promoting investment and innovation.
The Ministries acknowledged the importance of strengthening IP enforcement, enhancing capacity building, raising IP awareness and encouraging innovation to promote their goals.
The DPIIT expressed its appreciation to the JPO for its cooperation in conducting training programs to welcome trainees from India since the last meeting and the JPO agreed to continue conducting the invitational training programs for Indian stakeholders.
Recognizing the importance of industrial designs as industrial property, the Ministries agreed to continue cooperation in industrial design education.
Both sides agreed to commence the function of Offices acting mutually as competent ISA / IPEA under the PCT, from July 1st, 2021. The Ministries also agreed to hold a meeting of experts, as needed, for smooth and appropriate operation.
They decided to hold a meeting at least once a year of experts to discuss the functioning of the Japan-India Patent Prosecution Highway  pilot program. They agreed to continue holding an Information Exchange Program of patent experts from the Offices to further enhance mutual understanding of the patent examination practices.They also agreed to hold the IT Experts Meeting once a year between the Offices to share information and experiences on initiatives regarding development of IT infrastructure.
Ministry of Defence
Himalayan Heights Motorcycle Expedition Reaches Karakoram Pass
The 11 member ‘Himalayan Heights Motorcycle Expedition’ which was flagged off from Karu  on 07 April 2019 traversed the challenging terrain of Eastern Ladakh, across the Chang La pass and has reached the mighty ‘Karakoram Pass’ situated at an altitude of 18,176 feet on the Karakoram Ranges on 16 April 2019. The joint Motorcycle Expedition which comprises six Indian Army personnel from the Army Service Corps, four from Royal Enfield and one from Himalayan Motorsports Association is being undertaken in the year when the Fire & Fury Corps is celebrating 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in 1999.
This unprecedented feat over hazardous and unforgiving terrain with temperatures as low as -40C coupled with freezing winds, is a remarkable tribute to the immortal courage and bravery of the Indian Army. In a rare gesture of encouragement for the expedition members, Lt Gen YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps reached the Karakoram Pass to meet and motivate the riders.
Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen YK Joshi lauded the efforts of the team especially the two Women Officers from the Army Service Corps and the woman member of the Royal Enfield team who proved equal in strength, skill and spirit to the other members.
The Ladakh region was witness to the unparalleled valour, indomitable courage and immortal tales of sacrifice during the Kargil War in 1999. The Himalayan Heights Expedition undertaken by the Army Service Corps, Royal Enfield and Himalayan Motorsports Association demands similar attributes and is a salute to ‘Remember, Rejoice & Renew’ the spirit of fortitude, bravery and adventure of the Indian Army.
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